Newly Qualified | Senior Clinical Psychologist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Clinical Psychologist to enhance their skilled team in Buckinghamshire. This role involves providing specialized clinical psychology services to individuals with mental health disorders, supervising trainees, and contributing to policy implementation. New graduates and those qualifying in Autumn 2025 are encouraged to apply for a supportive development position, aimed at progressing to higher roles within the Trust. Enjoy numerous benefits including career growth opportunities, generous annual leave, and supportive learning environments.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists apply)

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming qualification as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Ability to provide high-quality psychological service.
• Skills in supervision and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and therapy for adults and older adults.
• Supervise assistant psychologists and doctoral trainees.
• Ensure governance of psychological practices in the service.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Therapy for mental health disorders

Supervision

Research skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Are you looking to develop your clinical, supervision and leadership skills? We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join our friendly and innovative team.

In this role you will ensure the systematic provision of a high quality highly specialist clinical psychology service to adults and older adults with common mental health disorders and their families/carers for the designated locality within Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies.

We also welcome applications from Clinical Psychologists who are either recently qualified or due to qualify in Autumn 2025 who can be appointed to a band 7 development post. The development post (previously known as a preceptorship) provides an opportunity for newly qualified Clinical Psychologists to be supported to develop their skills across the core dimensions of therapy, supervision, team work and leadership, with a view to being eligible for future promotion to the 8a post in the service.

• Provide psychological assessment and therapy for adults and older adults with common mental health disorders, including those with long-term physical health problems, in outpatient and community settings
• Supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by assistant psychologists, doctoral trainee clinical psychologists, and other clinical team members
• Exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies, ensuring adherence to professional guidelines and local policies
• Utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research, contributing to the continuous improvement of the service
• Propose and implement policy changes that may impact other professionals within the service area, ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological care
  
  

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr. John Pimm Job title: Clinical Psychologist/Lead and Head of Service Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07798893900

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.